General
Broadcasters of the European Champions League are furious about the proposed Super League plan
Broadcasters who have spent billions of dollars to screen Champions League soccer have condemned the plan by top European clubs to form a breakaway Super League as a threat to the future of the game that will not succeed.
Key points:
- Broadcasters of the Champions League fear the long-term health of football in Europe
- Super League organisers are reportedly seeking to secure deals with Amazon, Facebook, Disney and Comcast-owned Sky
- UEFA officials have warned any clubs or players taking part could be banned from all other competitions
News that 12 clubs including Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United have joined forces to set up a new competition risks undermining the existing media contracts that help fund the game.
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